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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 8]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Introduction of Constitutional Amendment bill does not require the prior permission of President.
- President cannot return the Constitutional Amendment Bill for reconsideration for Parliament, but can withhold the assent.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (b)
Introduction of Constitutional Amendment bill does not require the prior permission of President.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The president must give his assent to the Constitutional Amendment Bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Introduction of Constitutional Amendment bill does not require the prior permission of President.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The president must give his assent to the Constitutional Amendment Bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Directive Principles of State Policy can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament.
- Sixth Schedule can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Directive Principles of State Policy can be amended by a special majority (majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting) of the two Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Sixth Schedule can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Directive Principles of State Policy can be amended by a special majority (majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting) of the two Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Sixth Schedule can be amended by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The doctrine of the basic structure would apply to constitutional amendments enacted after 1971.
- Freedom and dignity of the individual is one of the elements of the basic structure of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
In the Waman Rao case (1981), the Supreme Court adhered to the doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ and further clarified that it would apply to constitutional amendments enacted after April 24, 1973 (i.e., the date of the judgement in the Kesavananda Bharati case).
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Freedom and dignity of the individual, Welfare State, Rule of Law, Principal of Equality are some of the elements of the basic structure of the Constitution.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
In the Waman Rao case (1981), the Supreme Court adhered to the doctrine of the ‘basic structure’ and further clarified that it would apply to constitutional amendments enacted after April 24, 1973 (i.e., the date of the judgement in the Kesavananda Bharati case).
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Freedom and dignity of the individual, Welfare State, Rule of Law, Principal of Equality are some of the elements of the basic structure of the Constitution.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to 44th Constitution Amendment Act, a person who has held the office of President shall not be re-elected to that office.
- If the election of a person as President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him before the date of such declaration are not invalidated.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (a)
Article 56: A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
If the election of a person as President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him before the date of such declaration of the Supreme Court are not invalidated.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
Article 56: A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
If the election of a person as President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him before the date of such declaration of the Supreme Court are not invalidated.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The oath of office to the President is administered by the Vice President of India
- The impeachment proceedings against President can only be initiated in Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Every President and every person acting as President or discharging the functions of the President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The impeachment proceedings against President can be initiated in any House of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
Every President and every person acting as President or discharging the functions of the President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The impeachment proceedings against President can be initiated in any House of the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Constitutional Amendment Bill:
- The bill can be introduced only by a minister.
- There is no provision for holding a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament if there is a deadlock over the passage of such bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution (a)
The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Who among the following is/are elected by Single transferable vote system (Proportional representation)?
- Members of Legislative Assembly
- Vice- President
- Members of Rajya Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (c)
- There are two kinds of proportional representation, namely, single transferable vote system and list system. In India, the first kind is adopted for the election of members to the Rajya Sabha and state legislative council and for electing the President and the Vice-President.
- Under the system of proportional representation all sections of the people get representation in proportion to their number. Even the smallest section of the population gets its due share of representation in the legislature.
- The Constitution has adopted the system of territorial representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
- There are two kinds of proportional representation, namely, single transferable vote system and list system. In India, the first kind is adopted for the election of members to the Rajya Sabha and state legislative council and for electing the President and the Vice-President.
- Under the system of proportional representation all sections of the people get representation in proportion to their number. Even the smallest section of the population gets its due share of representation in the legislature.
- The Constitution has adopted the system of territorial representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’. Consider the following statements.
- Constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the Constitution’.
- Constitution does not provide the procedure for impeachment of president and left the Parliament to frame a law.
- The nominated members of either House of Parliament cannot participate in the impeachment of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’. However, the Constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the Constitution’.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Since Constitution provides the mode and ground for removing the President, he cannot be removed otherwise than by impeachment, in accordance with the terms of articles 56 and 61.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election;
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’. However, the Constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the Constitution’.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Since Constitution provides the mode and ground for removing the President, he cannot be removed otherwise than by impeachment, in accordance with the terms of articles 56 and 61.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election;
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
With regard to pardoning power of the President, Consider the following statements:
- Both the Governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
- The Constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The pardoning power of the President is independent of the Judiciary; it is an executive power.
Both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President with regard to mercy jurisdiction.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The pardoning power of the President is independent of the Judiciary; it is an executive power.
Both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Constitution does not provide for any mechanism to question the legality of decisions of President with regard to mercy jurisdiction.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following statement is/are NOT CORRECT with regard to office of the Vice-President of India?
Correct
Solution (c)
A person seeking election to this office must be at least 35 years of age
Hence Statement a is correct.
The Electoral College for election to this office consists of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the person so elected holds office for a term of Five years.
Hence Statement b is correct.
In the event of death of the President, he/she can hold that office for a period not exceeding six months.
Hence Statement c is incorrect.
The incumbent of this office is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Hence Statement d is correct.
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Solution (c)
A person seeking election to this office must be at least 35 years of age
Hence Statement a is correct.
The Electoral College for election to this office consists of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the person so elected holds office for a term of Five years.
Hence Statement b is correct.
In the event of death of the President, he/she can hold that office for a period not exceeding six months.
Hence Statement c is incorrect.
The incumbent of this office is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Hence Statement d is correct.
